Attorney Chuck Palmer Discusses Strategies for Managing OSHA Issues
Attorney Chuck Palmer from Michael Best and Friedrich offers R&R's clients one-hour of free consultation time regarding OSHA issues. Chuck is a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of OSHA and in this installment of "52 in 52", he shares exactly how employers should prepare for and react to an OSHA visit.
In this video, Chuck will discuss:
- OSHA's current behavior and changes to fine structures
- How WI Companies are targeted
- How to plan ahead with a Standard Operating Procedure
- What to do when OSHA arrives at your door
- How long OSHA has to issue a citation after a visit
- How long you have to contest a citation
- How to handle an informal conference
- Chuck's BEST Advice
Due to the length of this video, we are including "time points" for you to advance to if you are interested in a particular discussion point:
00:30 - What is OSHA's Current Behavior? Changes to fine structure have significantly increased potential fine amounts.
01:54 - How are WI Employers Targeted for a Visit - Whistleblowers, Statistics, and Drive-Bys
03:37 - What to do when OSHA arrives
04:30 - We can provide a list of frequently cited violations by SIC Code - These become your primary targets for compliance
06:24 - Planning ahead for OSHA - Putting together a Standard Operating Procedure (detailed)
10:50 - OSHA has six months to issue a citation. If it has been five months since their visit, you are in trouble!
11:17 - You only have 15 days to contest a citation - Informal conference - Settle or Litigate?
12:31 - Chuck's BEST ADVICE for after the OSHA visit - Get some information from the inspector and act appropriately
12:59 - Chuck will offer one hour of FREE OSHA consultation to my clients.
14:04 - A link to additional information from Chuck will be included in the Passport to Risk Management.
